State volcanologists have lowered Mayon Volcano’s alert status from Level 3 to Level 2, citing a sustained decline in activity since late July, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Wednesday.

In a 3 p.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said eruptive activity has weakened after peaking between July 11 and 18, with lava flows halting on July 22 along key gullies.

Rockfall events and volcanic earthquakes have also significantly decreased, while seismic energy has returned to pre-eruption levels, indicating a pause in magma supply to the summit crater.

Sulfur dioxide emissions have dropped from earlier peaks but remain above baseline, suggesting continued magma movement beneath the volcano. Ground deformation data further show that the edifice remains pressurized.

PHIVOLCS stressed that Alert Level 2 still means moderate unrest and warned that sudden minor explosions, ashfall, rockfalls, and pyroclastic flows remain possible.

The public was advised to stay out of the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone. Authorities also warned of possible lahars during heavy rainfall due to large volumes of volcanic debris deposited during the eruption.

PHIVOLCS said it will continue to closely monitor the volcano for any changes.